Georgia · Harris County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Harris County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Harris County, on top of Georgia’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.
What is different in Harris County
Harris County gives seniors 65+ and blind or disabled owners with income under $50,000 $20,000 off for county taxes; the school exemption is $20,000 if income is under $35,000 (otherwise $4,000). Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Harris County Tax Commissioner
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Local age 65 (HB 788, 2009), Local blind/disabled (HB 788, 2009)
County $20,000; school $20,000 (income under $35,000) or $4,000 (income $35,000-50,000)
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 with income under $50,000
Income limit
$50,000 / $35,000
How to apply
Apply with the Harris County Tax Commissioner. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address; for age or income-based exemptions also bring proof of age and the prior year's federal and Georgia income tax returns (or Social Security/pension statements).
County $20,000; school $20,000 (income under $35,000) or $4,000 (under $50,000)
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Blind or disabled with income under $50,000
Income limit
$50,000 / $35,000
How to apply
Apply with the Harris County Tax Commissioner. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address; for age or income-based exemptions also bring proof of age and the prior year's federal and Georgia income tax returns (or Social Security/pension statements); for disability exemptions, a physician's certificate of total and permanent disability.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Harris County
What property tax exemptions are there in Harris County?
Harris County gives seniors 65+ and blind or disabled owners with income under $50,000 $20,000 off for county taxes; the school exemption is $20,000 if income is under $35,000 (otherwise $4,000). Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Local age 65 (HB 788, 2009); Local blind/disabled (HB 788, 2009).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Harris County?
Harris County Tax Commissioner. Also: Harris County Board of Tax Assessors, which sets values; decides exemption eligibility; appeals. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Harris County?
Local age 65 (HB 788, 2009): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Local blind/disabled (HB 788, 2009): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Is there an income limit for Harris County’s local breaks?
Local age 65 (HB 788, 2009): $50,000 / $35,000. Local blind/disabled (HB 788, 2009): $50,000 / $35,000.
Do I have to reapply every year in Harris County?
Local age 65 (HB 788, 2009): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Local blind/disabled (HB 788, 2009): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Median effective tax rate for Harris County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.